Ford Falcon (XG)
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Automobiles, commercial vehicles |
The Ford Falcon (XG) represented a range of commercial vehicles manufactured by Ford Australia between 1993 and 1996, based on the full-size Ford Falcon (XF) passenger car platform.
Introduction
Debuting in March 1993, the XG Falcon took over from the XF commercial series. Offered in both coupe utility and panel van configurations, it was sold alongside the sedan and wagon Falcon variants throughout its production period. The XG maintained the XF's body structure but featured a refreshed front grille, updated repeater indicators, and engine badges styled after the EB Falcon.
Significant mechanical enhancements included the adoption of a 4.0-litre fuel-injected single overhead camshaft engine, which replaced the carburetted 4.1-litre OHV unit found in the XF. Transmission choices were upgraded to include a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual gearbox, consistent with those used in the EB Falcon. Inside, the dashboard incorporated instrument clusters from EB Falcon GLi and S models while retaining the original XF layout.
Model range
The XG series comprised two-door coupe utility and panel van models marketed under these names:
- Ford Falcon Longreach GLi utility
- Ford Falcon Longreach GLi panel van
- Ford Falcon Longreach S utility
- Ford Falcon Longreach Outback utility (added June 1995)
- Ford Falcon XR6 utility (introduced October 1993)
In December 1995, a special edition Longreach GLi Tradesman utility was launched, limited to 800 units.
Engine and transmissions
Powering the XG was a 4.0-litre SOHC inline six-cylinder engine generating . The XR6 version delivered an upgraded output of . Transmission options included a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic.
60th Anniversary model ute
To commemorate 60 years since Ford Australia introduced its coupe utility in 1934, a limited edition ute was unveiled in 1994. This special model came equipped with body-matched bumpers and mirrors, alloy wheels and bullbar, floor carpeting, and comprehensive instrumentation—all provided without additional cost.
Replacement
In April 1996, the XG series was replaced by the Ford Falcon (XH) lineup.